ARS is seeking a skilled Information System Security Manager to assist in the development and security hardening of a DevSecOps cloud environment to align with DoD RMF (NIST SP 800-53 r5) and CMMC 2.0 (NIST SP 800-171) security requirements.

The ISSM will assist with the cybersecurity governance and compliance efforts for a DoD DevSecOps environment operating on an Azure-based cloud backbone. This role is responsible for supporting the full lifecycle of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities, maintaining continuous Authority to Operate (ATO) compliance, and ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of all security artifacts within eMASS. They will develop, implement, and enforce cybersecurity policies, monitor control inheritance and system boundary changes, conduct risk assessments, and guide the engineering team in aligning system configurations with RMF controls, Zero Trust principles, and DoD Cloud SRG requirements. The successful candidate will provide strategic security leadership while ensuring that all technical decisions adhere to federal, DoD, and organizational security mandates.

In addition to technical oversight, the ISSM will serve as the primary liaison to government stakeholders, authorizing officials, mission partners, auditors, and cross-functional engineering teams. This role requires exceptional communication, documentation, and soft skills to translate complex security requirements into actionable guidance, manage expectations, and foster productive relationships across diverse technical and non-technical audiences. The cybersecurity engineer will facilitate security briefings, coordinate remediation activities, lead collaboration with development and operations teams, and promote a strong security culture throughout the organization. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented leader who brings both deep cybersecurity expertise and the interpersonal skills necessary to influence, educate, and drive secure outcomes in a dynamic DevSecOps environment.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.